The Eagles are also hoping that Benn can make good on the potential he showed in college days at Illinois, signing the fourth-year wideout to a one-year contract extension on Thursday. The deal will keep Benn in an Eagles uniform through the 2014 season.

Benn, 6-2, 220 lbs, brings height to a wide receiver unit that desperately lacked it last season. He had 55 receptions for just under 900 yards in his first two seasons with the Buccaneers before playing in only eight games last year due to injury.

"I haven’t stayed healthy," Benn said when explaining why his career has not been up to his expectations. "I’ve had a problem with injuries. When I was healthy and out there, I made plays. I was consistent. But the big thing for me is to stay healthy. It’s no secret for me, I know that."

Now healthy, Benn will have to wait until training camp to see what role he can carve out on this team. The Eagles are deep at wide receiver with DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant, Riley Cooper and Damaris Johnson all on the roster. With how fast Kelly likes to run his offense, it's not a stretch to think that the team will carry six wideouts. Benn also has one thing in his favor that no other receiver does- he was brought in by the new power team running the Eagles, Howie Roseman and Chip Kelly.

“I think I’m a mismatch in the slot with my speed and size," Benn said. We’re going to see where I fit in, and I’m going to go with it.”